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Head-to-head · Radio Apps

iHeart vs radio.net

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score iHeart #3 in Radio Apps 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit iHeart
radio.net #5 in Radio Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit radio.net

iHeart leads on 1 check, radio.net on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreiHeart · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly iHeart
  • Most featuresradio.net · 3 of 4

iHeart scores higher on our rubric for radio apps: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

iHeart offers offline listening; radio.net doesn't.

iHeart is the better fit for radio, podcasts and music across multiple devices. radio.net is the better fit for listeners who want a large global station directory.

  • iHeart fits best

    Radio, podcasts and music across multiple devices

  • radio.net fits best

    Listeners who want a large global station directory

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Side by side

Feature iHeart 9.1/10 Visit ↗ radio.net 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in Radio Apps #5 in Radio Apps
Best for Radio, podcasts and music across multiple devices Listeners who want a large global station directory
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iHeart 1/4 · radio.net 3/4
Offline listening ✓ (best) —
Ad-free listening Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sleep timer Not checked yet ✓ (best)
CarPlay support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Stations listed Not checked yet 60000
Platforms Not checked yet web, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Free access includes live radio, artist radio and the full podcast library.
  • Paid tiers add on-demand playback, skips and offline downloads.
  • Works with Alexa, CarPlay, Android Auto, Sonos and connected TVs.
  • Streams over 60,000 stations with genre, topic, country, and language browsing
  • Combines station and podcast search, favorites, and recently played stations
  • Supports a sleep timer and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Cons
  • Unlimited skips and commercial-free radio require Plus or a higher plan.
  • Offline downloads are limited to All Access and Family.
  • Support is listed through documentation only.
  • Free listening is advertising-supported
  • PRIME removes app video and banner ads, not audio ads within stations or podcasts
  • Offline listening is not supported
Our verdict

iHeart brings live radio, artist stations, podcasts, playlists and on-demand music together in one audio service. Its free tier is suited to listeners who mainly want live radio, artist radio and podcasts; paid plans extend the experience…

Read the review →

radio.net is an internet radio and podcast service for listeners who want to discover stations from around the world. It streams over 60,000 stations and is available on the web and in iOS and Android apps. Search and browse tools cover…

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  1. iHeartRadio Apps 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. radio.netRadio Apps 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • iHeart — where it wins

    • Free access includes live radio, artist radio and the full podcast library.
    • Paid tiers add on-demand playback, skips and offline downloads.
    • Works with Alexa, CarPlay, Android Auto, Sonos and connected TVs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Unlimited skips and commercial-free radio require Plus or a higher plan.
    • Offline downloads are limited to All Access and Family.
    • Support is listed through documentation only.

  • radio.net — where it wins

    • Streams over 60,000 stations with genre, topic, country, and language browsing
    • Combines station and podcast search, favorites, and recently played stations
    • Supports a sleep timer and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    Where it doesn't

    • Free listening is advertising-supported
    • PRIME removes app video and banner ads, not audio ads within stations or podcasts
    • Offline listening is not supported
  • iHeart9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A free radio and podcast service with paid options for on-demand music and offline listening.

    Visit iHeartFull verdict →
  • radio.net8.8/10 · Free plan

    A free way to find global radio and podcasts, with ads across listening.

    Visit radio.netFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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